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Now you too can locate descriptions for over 4,000 OBDII fault codes! This book is the most extensive collection of fault codes, also called Diagnostic Trouble Codes, ever printed. It contains the descriptions of both generic (P0) and manufacturer proprietary fault codes (P1, as well as some B-, C- and U-) for all common vehicles. Most diagnostic scanners will not show you the proprietary fault code description, so this reference guide will easily pay for itself! It is the first publication of its kind, both for absolute beginners and advanced technicians alike. Author Peter David, longtime technician at many fine dealerships, presents this interesting subject in layman's terms. Peter has been an automotive technician for nineteen years, with expertise in European and Exotic vehicles. He spent over twelve years at various dealerships such as Aston Martin, Jaguar and Mercedes-Benz, and spent an additional seven years as Shop Foreman for an independent repair facility. Several years ago he joined the team of ToolRama as Chief Researcher and has devoted his experience to the development of one of the leading diagnostic tools in the automotive world.

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In the introductory chapter Anatomy of OBD II we will explain what makes up OBD II. Think of it as a human body: OBD II has many parts, and each part is crucial to its existence. We will dissect each part of OBD II, including the diagnostic connector; the protocols and their classifications; the break down of the fault codes and the terminology of each component. This chapter is an excerpt from Peter David's previous book, OBD II Diagnostic Secrets Revealed. It is an introduction to the anatomy of OBD II. If you are interested in learning more about the history, theory and principles of OBD II diagnostics, then Peter David's previous book is for you! Next, for the meat and potatoes of the book: tables with over 4,000 OBD II fault codes. Most diagnostic scanners will not show you the proprietary fault code description, only the infamous "Proprietary Fault"... Even though many fault code descriptions are available on the Internet, it is often very handy to have a reference in your hands. We have collected the fault codes for the following vehicles:     - Generic OBD II fault codes (P0xxx)     - Audi     - Acura     - BMW     - Buick     - Cadillac     - Chevrolet     - Chrysler     - Dodge     - Ford     - Geo     - GM     - GMC     - Honda     - Infiniti     - Jaguar     - Kia     - Lexus     - Mazda     - Mercedes (diesel)     - Mercedes (gas)     - Mitsubishi     - Nissan     - Oldsmobile     - Plymouth     - Pontiac     - Saturn     - Seat     - Skoda     - Subaru     - Suzuki     - Toyota     - VW Some examples: BMW: P1403 - Carbon canister shut-off valve control circuit electrical -or- M73: heated catalyst battery voltage or current too low during heating (bank 2) Chrysler / Dodge / Plymouth: P1595 - Open or shorted condition detected in the speed control vacuum Ford: U1039 - SCP (J1850) Invalid or Missing Data for Vehicle Speed Jaguar: P1516 - Gear Change Neutral/Drive Fault